For the Digital Archive project, I am researching a variety of recreational activities that have been offered in Ho-Ho-Kus over the last 150 years. My research has included the Ho-Ho-Kus Racetrack, the North Jersey Rapid Transit Line Co. Trolley, Sylvan Lake, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern and other aspects of how the town became a recreational center. I have spoken with a variety of people who live in the town and are interested in its history.

Digital Exhibit topic

My Digital Exhibit will explore the history of Ho-Ho-Kus as a tourist attraction. The town has gone through many changes over the years. The area was once farmland, then became industrial when the railroad was built and the Rosencrantz family established a cotton mill. With the railroad in place, the people living in Ho-Ho-Kus sought opportunities to make money. Over time, Ho-Ho-Kus has had hotels, dance halls, a Racetrack, a large man-made lake, a Golf Course, and been the location of a variety of county fairs.

These three website pages are well designed and filled with great content. There are just a few small details that require minor adjustments. In general the appearance of the webpages was fantastic. The writing was straightforward. The physical appearance with the choice of header font really looks nice with the green color. Looking at the “Ho-Ho-Kus Golf Course” page first, the assumption is a picture will be added to complement the text provided on the right side of the page. The local history was well written and I enjoyed the references to modern-day locations. This help the reader better relate to the material. On the “Ho-Ho-Kus Racetrack” page there are a lot of wonderful things that can be said. The only advice is to make the caption font size a bit smaller. On the “Ho-Ho-Kus Racetrack Disasters” all the same great things about the other pages hold true here as well. The only advice is with the alignment of the text. The intent on some of the lines makes the paragraph appear wavy. Overall, great work and an enjoyable read.